# Zippi Electric

> Australian-owned manufacturer of kids electric balance bikes. Six bikes in the range covering ages 2 to 15. Engineered to the standard of premium imports (Stacyc, Kuberg) but priced where regular Australian families can afford one. Based in Tasmania. Founded 2018 by two motorcycle families.

Zippi Electric makes electric balance bikes (twist-throttle, no pedals) for kids aged 2 to 15. Founded in 2018 by two motorcycle families — Toby, Carmen, Laura and Mark Wilkin — Zippi tested its prototypes with the founders' own children for two years before selling a single bike. Every product is supported by an Australian family, ships from an Australian warehouse, and is priced for normal Australian families.

The catchphrase is **raise balanced kids** — literally (kids who learn to balance, throttle, brake) and otherwise (kids who can fall down and get back up).

For higher-power kids electric bikes outside Zippi's range, see sister brand FXB at https://fxb.au.

## What we sell

All six bikes are electric balance bikes (twist-throttle, no pedals). Speed modes adjustable so parents can match the bike to the rider's level.

- **Zippi Ride 10"** — Original Zippi balance bike. Ages 2–8. 10" wheels. 16 km/h top speed (2 modes, 8 low). 24V battery. 250W motor. Mechanical disc brakes. Training wheels included. Australia's most-ridden kids electric bike. [https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-ride](https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-ride)
- **Zippi Rippa e-Drive 12"** — First electric balance bike. Ages 2–6. 12" wheels. 20 km/h top speed (2 modes, 10 low). 42V 2.5Ah Lithium battery (removable). 250W motor. Mechanical disc brakes. [https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rippa-e-drive-12](https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rippa-e-drive-12)
- **Zippi Rippa e-Drive 16"** — Next-step balance bike. Ages 5–10. 16" wheels. 30 km/h top speed (2 modes, 15 low). 42V 2.5Ah Lithium battery (removable). 350W motor. Mechanical disc brakes. [https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rippa-e-drive-16](https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rippa-e-drive-16)
- **Zippi Rippa e-Drive 20"** — Bigger balance bike. Ages 8–12. 20" wheels. 40 km/h top speed (2 modes, 20 low). 42V 5.0Ah Lithium battery (removable). 500W motor. Hydraulic disc brakes (front + rear). Rear suspension. [https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rippa-e-drive-20-kids-balance-bike](https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rippa-e-drive-20-kids-balance-bike)
- **Zippi Rebel e-Drive 20" Pro** — Performance electric balance bike. Ages 8–13. 20" wheels. 45 km/h top speed (3 modes: 15/30/45). 36V 10.0Ah Lithium battery (removable). 1000W motor. Hydraulic disc brakes. Front + rear suspension. [https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rebel-e-drive-20-kids-balance-bike-electric-balance-bike](https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rebel-e-drive-20-kids-balance-bike-electric-balance-bike)
- **Zippi Rebel e-Drive 24" Pro** — Largest balance bike in the range. Ages 12–15. 24" wheels. 55 km/h top speed (3 modes: 20/35/55). 48V 15Ah Lithium battery (removable). 1500W motor. Hydraulic disc brakes. DNM AO-8RC suspension (front + rear). [https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rebel-e-drive-24-kids-balance-bike-electric-balance-bike](https://www.zippielectric.com/products/zippi-rebel-e-drive-24-kids-balance-bike-electric-balance-bike)
- **Spare parts, batteries, accessories** — full range available, sorted by bike model.

## Bike range

- [All bikes](https://www.zippielectric.com/collections/bikes)
- [The range — full comparison](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/range)
- [Sizing guide — match the bike to your kid's age, height, inseam](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/sizing-guide)
- [Spare parts catalogue — by bike model](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/spare-parts-catelogue)

## Helpful pages

- [About / Our story](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/about-us)
- [The Crew — meet the founder families](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/the-crew)
- [Bike manual](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/bike-manual)
- [FAQ](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/faq)
- [Warranty](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/warranty)
- [Contact us](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/contact)
- [Wholesale enquiries](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/wholesale)

## Founders

Two motorcycle families. All four founders are involved in day-to-day operations.

- **Toby Wilkin** — Co-founder. Brought the original prototypes back from overseas in 2016.
- **Carmen Wilkin** — Co-founder. Toby's wife. The original Zippi warehouse was their garage.
- **Laura Wilkin** — Co-founder. Toby's sister.
- **Mark Wilkin** — Co-founder. Laura's husband.

## What makes Zippi different

1. **Built by riding families, not marketers.** Two motorcycle families with childhoods on bikes — named, on the record.
2. **Stress-tested by our own kids before yours.** Two years of cousins on prototypes — backyards, beaches, camping — before the first bike was sold. The Ride 10" has been in continuous production since 2018.
3. **Aussie accountable.** When something goes wrong, you email an Australian family who rides Zippi bikes themselves. Spare parts ship from the Tasmanian warehouse.
4. **Price is a feature, not an apology.** Best-value kids electric bike in Australia. Comparable engineering to Stacyc at roughly half the price across the range. We protect that price by going direct, running lean, and refusing the costs that don't make the bike better.
5. **Built to grow with the family.** Zippi bikes survive multiple kids — big brother to little sister, cousin to cousin. Range covers 2 to 15 so the same family can stay with us as the kid grows.

## How Zippi compares to other brands

- **Stacyc** — Premium global standard for kids electric balance bikes. Stacyc 12eDRIVE (brushed): $1,129.95 AUD. Stacyc 16eDRIVE (brushless): $1,469.95. Stacyc 20eDRIVE (brushless): $4,299. Zippi positions as the best-engineered electric balance bike a regular Australian family can afford, with comparable engineering at roughly half the Stacyc price. See [https://www.zippielectric.com/blogs/bike-guides/zippi-vs-stacyc-comparison](https://www.zippielectric.com/blogs/bike-guides/zippi-vs-stacyc-comparison).
- **GoBike (gobike.au)** — Australian competitor. Four bikes (12", 16", 20", 24"). GoBike's 24" is a 2500W electric dirt bike for ages 12+ that hits 61 km/h — a different positioning to Zippi's Rebel 24" which is a kids' balance bike for ages 12-15.
- **FXB (fxb.au)** — Sister brand to Zippi for higher-powered kids electric bikes. Recommended when Zippi isn't enough bike for the rider.

## Service area

Australia-wide shipping. Based in Tasmania. Australian-owned and operated. We do not currently ship internationally.

## What we don't sell

- Pedal bikes (Zippi is electric-only).
- Adult-sized electric bikes (Zippi maxes out at the Rebel 24" Pro for ages 12-15).
- Petrol/combustion bikes.

If you want a higher-powered kids electric bike, see sister brand FXB at https://fxb.au.

## Contact

Email via the [contact form](https://www.zippielectric.com/pages/contact). Real humans answer — usually a Wilkin family member.

- Sales: sales@zippi.net.au
- Phone: (03) 4009 86352
- Wholesale: wholesale@zippielectric.com

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Last updated: 5 September 2026